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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-05-21
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VOL. XIX

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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
Mark Trains Plays.

It is rather late in the day to point
out that Mark Twain is as destitute of
he dramatic instinct as parish clerk.
Mr.. Howells himself is not as un-
spotted in this respect as Mark Twain,
and there would be no earthly sense
in referring to the we'll known fact
again if Mark Twain had not chal
lenged the reference. His Colonel
Sellers" one of the funniest hodge,
podges ever put upon our boards, and +,
believe, one of the most successful,
was as far from being drama as a
comic counting-house almanac. 1t
would be futile to wade through all
that Mark Twain has written with the
purpose of finding therein one remote
excuse for his talent ever taking to
the theater.
That he is droll, no one ever dis
puted; that he can make a dramatic
story, no one in the possession of his
ever dreamed.
But as if this fact fact had not been
sufficiently pounded into us by Mark
Twain's voluminous pen he again
takes to the boards, and yesterday there
was presented at the Lyceum Theater,
through the medium of special matt.
nee, so-called "farcial comedy" in
three acts by this innocent who never
before in all his comical wandering,
got 80 far abroad.-[N. Z. World.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
TELEGRAPHIC.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. |
SUGAR REFINERS.
A Mammoth Combination to Con-
troll Production and Prices.

New YORK, October 1S.--The Sun
will say tomorrow that it was semi
officially announced in Wall street
to- day that the formation of sugar
trust to control the production and
price of refined sugar has practically
been completed; that Henry Mark
meyer and John E. Searls, both OF
Brooklyn, would be president and gen
eral manager respectively; that
Fl. S. Sursburg, F. o. Mathiesz
and Mr.. Searls would be
the executive committee; that
several refineries in Brooklyn and
Boston have been ordered to shut
down and that two Brooklyn refiners
shut down to-day, and others
would follow this week; that the New
Orleans refners have consented to en-
ter the combination, but that certain
refiners in Boston, Philadelphia and
Baltimore are still out. The Sun adds:
1t is said that $15,000,000 in bonds
and $50, 900, 900 in stocks has been or
shortly will be issued.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
Fred Grants Pretty wife.

In invoking the help of his wife in
his canvass for Secretary of State,
Colonel Fred Grant displays a degree
of sense that does him infinite credit.
He has little natural aptitude for poll
tics. He must have been forgotten
when gifts Of oratory were parceled
out, for in his most awkward days
General Grant was a Cicero COM
pared with the son. Nor has the
Colonel been rubbed up against the
world and thus acquired the expert
ence with men of affairs that his
father had before assuming public
functions. Except in name and the
cut of his beard he has not yet devel-
oped any resemblance to the old COM
mander. But he has not been blind
to the advantages that beautiful wives
have secured to aspirants for public
suffrage, and he seems to have set out
to stake his game on that card.
No man could ask for better equip
ment than he has for that purpose.
Mrs. Grant is wonderfully beautiful
She was of the Honore family, oi
Chicago. Her sister, also woman
of beauty, is the wife OF Potter Palmer,
owner OF the Palmer House. Mrs.
Grant shows her French extraction in
her naive and graceful manners, as
we'll as in her features, in which is
the attractive combination of black
hair and lustruous blue eyes and we'll
modelled rosy lips, which disclose in
parting handsome set of teeth. She
is a born entertainer, possessing the
faculty of drawing from her guests the
best that is in them, and sending
them away delighted with themselves
and with her. .
1t is quite safe to say that she will
make as favorable an impression
everywhere as she has in her first ap-
pearance, and that if Colonel Grant
shall accomplish the uphill task
before him of election as Secretary o.
State, the honor of the achievement
will be due to the conquests of his
charming wife.-[ Philadelphia Press
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
Merit Will Tell.

At the fair in the pavilion the i'm
proved high-arm Davis sewing ma
chine distanced all competitors and
secured the first and only premiums
given, as follows: Best family sewing
machine, best manufacturing sewing
machines, best hand sewing machine.
For simplicity of construction, dura-
bility of working parts and greatest
range of work. Best display OF sow
ing machines. The Davis was also
awarded the highest and only premium
given for the most artistic display OF
sewing machine art embroidery, etch-
ing on boiling cloth, silk, satin, linen,
etc; also, for window and mantel
lambrequins, curtains, wall pockets
scarfs, etc. The whole exhibit. con,
sists of seventy-five pieces OF art
work, which will be on display at tht
Davis office, No. % South Mair
street, Opera House Block, Tuesda!
and Wednesday, October 18th ant
18th. Everybody invited. Sample
of embroidery art work for Graz.
| quilts given away.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19

passes. With the force now at work,
grading will be done to this city by an
early day in the next month. The
laying of ties and iron will begin in a
few days, and as the rolling stock is
all engaged, no delay will be ex-
eri enced at any stage in the
proceeding until the new venture is
running with hour-trains between the
two cities on q schedule of about hall
an hour between the two points.
1t is reported that some hitch exists
as to getting in the center OF Los
An 'eles, as propo ,ed, by means OF an
elevated railroad from some
point on the other side OF the
river. No obstacle ought
to be put in the way OF such an I'M
provement. 1t will bring the whole
Ioothill country as far as the San
Gabriel river crossing within easy ac-
cess OF the city, and that will greatly
help business here. Many people will
come daily from all parts of that popu-
lous region to Los Angeles to do their
shopping. By all means important
improvements such as this should be
encouraged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
President Adams on Railroad
EmplOyeS.

President Charles Francis Adams of
the Union Pacific, in letter to the
Locomotive Brotherhood at their re-
cent meeting in Boston, said: 81
think it very clear that, as compared
with twenty or twenty-five years ago,
much greater interval exists be-
tween the leading officers and the
mass OF employees of railaoad corpor-
atoms. This could not otherwise than
be SO. Twenty years ago the largest
railroad corporation in the country Was
small as compared with many of those
which now exist. 1t is one thing to
handle a railroad of fifty or one hun
dred miles in length, employing a few
hundred men, nearly every individual
OF whom is personally known to the
highest officer of the company. and it
is wholly different thing to manage
the affairs of company operating.
perhaps, 5000 or 5000 miles
of track and employing $1,000
or 10000 men, but a small
percentage of whom can ever come in
personal contact with any leading
official. To this growth, and the lack
OF personal contact and acquaintance
entailed by it, attribute in no small
degree the jealousies which have Of
late existed, and the labor organiza-
tions which have grown out OF them.
They are natural outcome. The diff
ficulty is that the growth of railroads
has outstripped the organizing capaci-
ty of those who have had them in
charge. We have gone on with the
system of labor adapted to small cor
porations until we have wholly out
grown them, and something else has
been forced to take their place. This
something else has not shown the
work of either an organizing or kind
ly hand. AS rule it has been make
shift based on the operation OF the
harsh law of supply and demand. 1t
has seemed to me that, in connection
with our large companies, at least, a
regular service should ere this have
been devised, in which its rights and
duties, position and permanence would
all have been full regarded and care
fully provided for"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
First Report of the British Gold
and silver Comm issiOn.

The first report of the British Gold
and Silver Commission, appointed a
| year ago. ia before us. 1t is a volume
| of 364 large pages, and contains, ver-
| batim, all questions and replies at
the examination of twenty witnesses
at twenty-four meetings, with a sup
| plement of papers presented. 10 one
accustomed to read with gold spec
tacles he great predominance in the
report of testimony in favor OF BIZ
metallsm may prove disagreeable,
only one witness appearing as mono
metallist. But he who would become
familiar with the many arguments in
favor of a double standard for Gu I.
rency will find it a learned exposition
of them. The searching questions of
the clear-headed Chairman OF the
Commission leave no ambiguous
statements unchallenged, and assist
materially to complete understand
ing of the subject.
The opinion, h wever, OF all the
witnesses especially examined in re-
gard to the cause of the recent fall in
prices was, that it was principally due
to the failure of gold to meet the
demand for it, both as money and for
use in the arts. Two directors Of the
Bank of England, a professor in the
University of Edinburgh and Mr..
Samuel smith, M. P, whose admira-
BILE speeches have frequently been re-
produced in the Chronicle, were the
gentlemen examined on the subject,
and they all considered a double
standard of gold and silver at fixed
ratio-to be the one means OF relief.
But it is, perhaps, to the statements
of those engaged in trade with the
east, as being most essentially new,
that the public will turn with most
interest. The possibility of England's
yielding to the appeals Of other nations
to Join them in establishing double
standard, depends upon the strength
of the testimony to prove the injury
to England's commercial welfare OF
the present state of things, and here
we have statements from practical
men on this very point. With only
one exception, the witnesses ques-
toned concerning the effect upon
trade of the depreciation and fluctua-
ton OF silver were unanimous.
Serious harm, they claim, has been
and is being done to English interests
by it. Whatever artificial stimulus
there may be which, as is claimed, is
given to Indian trade through the
present position of silver, cannot ne
permanent benefit; lower taxation
and steady exchanges and greater
freedom OF trade, are better worth
having. Financial Chronicle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
BOARD uF EDUCATION.
Matters Con nsidered at the Meet
ing Last Night.

hhE L"Ss NIB me-
The Board of Education met las
night at the Council chamber, Presi
dent Kurtz presiding and Mrs. A. S
Averill and Mr.. f. s. Graham present
The minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved. A communication
from G. N. Earl was read reque sting
an extension of his leave of absence
until November Goth, which was
granted.
A number of bills against the Board
presented bv different parties were
laid over until next meeting.
Fidelia A. Anderson presented an
application to teach in this city, which
was referred to the Committee on
Teachers.
In regard to the nuisance on Tenn
pie street, caused by butcher max
ing lard in a kettle and creating a
stencil which was offensive to the
teachers and pupils in the school
house, the Secretary was instructed to
correspond with the Health Officer
regarding it, and if possible abate it.
1t was moved that the sale of lots
on Fourth street be left in the hands
of the Secretary and President of the
board, with full power to act. Carried.
1t was moved by Mrs. Averill that
the standard of the graduates from the
grammar grades be referred to the
Committee ON Teachers. Carried.
The Janitor's Committee reported
that it had informed Mrs. Schuber,
janitress at Montgomery street school
house, that her services had been dis
pensed with. from the fact that she
demanded $40 per month while only
$40 could be paid.
On motion of Mrs. Averil the previ-
GUS action of the Board in regard to
the erection of u retaining wall at the
Temple street school house was recon-
sidered and the matter was referred to
the Building Committee with full
power to act.
A proposition was offered by Merrill
& Cook to supply the schools with
new maps, revised globes, object les
son cards, etc. which after some dis
cussion and on motion of Mrs. AveriIl
was filed for future action.
Mrs, Averill stated that in considera-
ton of the delicate health of the
Superintendent an assistant should be
appointed in order that he might be
relieved, as in case it was not done
serious consequences might result, and
as chairman of Teachers Committee
she recommended that it be done. His
duties just now are too
onerous for one person, but
Mr.. AFriesner had evinced no disposi-
ton to shirk them. Aside from sani-
tary considerations it was very essen
tial that an assistant be appointed.
During his administration the number
of schools had increased from II to
116. On motion of Mr.. Graham it
was ordered that the Secretary be in
structed to inquire into the legality of
the Boards power to elect an Assistant
Superintendet and to suspend definite
action until next meeting. Carried.
Mrs Averill asked more time to Sc
lect a person whom she might rec
ommend for the position in case it
could be created. Granted. Several
names were proposed for the place,
but none were selected.
The Building Committee recon-
mended that Mr.. Edleman be in
structed to utilize as much of the old
school building as possible in con-
struction of the new house in Brooklyn
Heights. The recommendation was
seconded by Mrs. Averill and carried.
= The Board then adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
The Latest wrinkles i'm society.

Among the ridiculous sights OF the
hour are the little girls in short dress
ess whose parents are quite willing
they thould wear bustles.
Liquor decanters now come in
glass of color to "match the liquor
they are to contain" absinthe, charter
house, kummel and all the rest.
Brass teapots on a tripod are new,
and as far as can be learned are adj
mirably adapted for upsetting and sat
urating the family table cloth.
Photograph stands or easels of feat
tails" are having an extraordinary
run. Introduced a year ago they ap-
pear to have been neglected until
now. AaA 't
There is a fashionable preference
now for small photographs OF the visit
ing-card size, but they are as good u
cure for vanity as the large ones.
They make finger-bowl mats now of
boltting cloth hand-painted, and edged
with lace, which, of course, ones coun-
try cousins are warned never to use.
Jeweled hairpins are fancy in Paris,
and put in the hair hap-hazard, ac-
cording to a correspondent, have a
very charming effect at night.
For all full-dress and ceremonious
occasions this coming season ladies
will wear feathers in their hair, or on
their head, in Mrs. J. Bull fashion.
In fall hats for women masculine
shapes prevail much to the disap-
pointment Of people who hoped the
Tom. boy fashions and styles were
dying out.
Basques are a mass OF the most
elaborate and bewildering trimming
or embroidery down the front, and
we are told, as winter advances, will
become more so.
Some new umbrella handles have
in them a match box, but what is
wanted more is magnetic umbrella
that will get it back to its owner when
borrowed or purloined.
A Swiss alarm clock produces at
the hour for which it is set a rooster
who crows loud and shrill enough to
quickly awaken even the man who
retired very late-New York Mail.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
THE DENTISTS.
A Meeting of the Southern CalifOI
mia Chronological Society.


mia Chronological society.
The Southern California Odontolog-
ical Society convened at the office OF
DR.. Bourne at 2 p. NJ. yesterday.
DR.. Mccoy delivered the Presidents
address, which was very able effort,
and received the closest attention.
The remainder of the afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to the routine busi-
ness connected with the society meet
ing. The evening session was held
at the parlors of the new United States
Hotel. DIR. Townsend's paper on his
observations at the International Con-
gress and the discussion of the same,
was made the order of the evening.
Seven new applications for member
ship we're received. Those preseut
were DR.. Mccoy, of Orange, DIR. j. R..
White, of Pasadena, Drs. Dunn, Case
and Hart, of Pomona, Drs. Warner
and Young, of Santa Ana, Drs. White,
Townsend, Baldwin. French, Bourne
and Wilder, of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
DENTISTS.

4 DAMS BROS, DENTISTS, % 5. sPKIAG
"A street, rooms and 5.
Gold filings from So up.
Amalgam and silver filings, 81
Painless extraction of teeth by vitaliZed
air or nitrons oxide gas, 81.
Teeth extracted without gas or air, so
cents.
Best sets of teeth from SO to $40. By our
new method of making teeth, misfit is i'm
possible. All work guaranteed
We make specially of extracting teeth
without pain.
Office hours from A. NJ. to 5PM. Sun
davs from q A. NJ TO 12M. mStf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
NOllCE.

WYE, THE UNDERSIGNED. OWNERS
w and holders of more than two-thlrds
OF the capital stock of the Lytle Creek Water
and improvement Company, hereby consent
that the principal place OF business of the
said company be changed from Los Angeles,
Los Angeles county, California, to Ria,to
San Bernardino county, California.
f. C. HOWES, ~
2S95 shares.
w. D. STEPHENSON,
One (1) share,
.. o. A. vICKREY,
N. d. CHAMBERLAIN,
OCt22-w4t Il. w. KENNY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
Four Affairs Which Were Very
Enjoyable.


A very interesting and social even
ing was passed last night at the First
Presbyterian Church, about 600 ladies
and gentlemen being present. The
programme was of a pleasing and
varied character, including several
selections by the Y. M. G. A. orches-
ira. The Misses Booth supplied the
vocal music, Professor Russell, an
elocutionist of no mean skill, recited
"How the Old Horse Won the Race"
Mr.. Angel also gave characteristic
recitation. The remainder of the
even ng was spent socially, refresh
ments being provided in the gallery
for those who desired to partake Of
the hospitality of the ladies'.
Last night Good Templars' Hall
was crowded by large and fashion
able audience on the occasion of an
entertainment and social of the Royal
Oak Lodge, Sons of st. George. The
following programme was well rem
dered, several of the artists being
encored.
J.W. Wilde.
song-"I'n Await My Love-. Mr.. C. H: Will
liams. Encore: death Of Nelson"
song-"Thou Art So Near and Yet So Far. u
Mrs. Palmer.
Recitstion-"The Deacon's Courtship.".
Mr.. T. Holmes.
song-.The Mors Trooper" DR. A. c. C.Gresham
Encore: "VagabOnd."
Violin solo--'Mazurka de Concert" .........
MI. Schilling, accompanied by Mr..
T. W. Wilde.
Song-.It is Not Always May" Mr.. .Stoneman
sons-"Cherry Ripe" Encore "A Mr.. Palmer Paine,
Characterr rsS songI,M0slaCs ,ans Can TeI Mr mnooSo
Mr.. J. L. Whitaker.
Selections on banjo and mandolin. ...+...-.
Mr.. Miller.
DR.. A. f. Gresham contributed
lorgely to the success OF the enter
tainment, which was succeeded by re-
treatments and dance.
A very enjoyable social was held at
the Christian church on Temple street
Various articles of fancy goods were
on sale at booth arranged for this
purpose. An interesting programme
was rendered by the members, who
made it pleasant for all in attendance.
At the close o very fine repast was
spread for the enjoyment of all pres
ent. Every one had a pleasant time
and departed homeward with pleas
ing memories of the entertainment.
The Park Congregational Church
was we'll filled last night, the occasion
being the box social given by the la
dies. An excellent programme was
rendered by the members OF the
church as follows:
Organ Solo. .........,,....',Mr' Mr' III. Nh heiioSt
Recitation by .......,..,.. ...... miss WOO
The Arkansaw Lawyer. ..... Mr.. Thompson
Harry Jack .-................t -.
Vocal Solo. ,..#s...::. Anger voice
Quartet. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr.: Pugl
Duett-"Gates Ajar" ....: Mr.. T; W. Ensigl
..,....t and Miss Nellie Laughlii
Recitation--schoolboy Speech MI. kellogg
The recitation by Mr.. Thompson
was repeatedly encored, as was als'
that of Mr.. Kellogg. The singing was
highly appreciated. A few remark
were made by the pastor, the Rev
Mr.. Brainard, after which the con
tents of the various boxes were dis
posed of between the various couple
with evident relish.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
BRYANT, ARNOLD & CO.,
Milwaukee Furniture COMPANY,

Have opened their elegant salesroom at the
corner of FOURTH and MAIN, with full
line of FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY, etc.
Samples already set up in their Fourth street
store. On account of their store on Main
street not being completed, goods for the next
fifteen days will be sold at great reduction.
as they are arriving faster than storage esno'
found. Now is the time to buy cheap
All goods guaranteed to give satisfaction
OF 12m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
MONROVIA-LOS ANGELES.
The RaPid.Transit Kaiiroaa
Under Way.

Work is begun, and going on with
great yigor on the rapid-transit railroad
which is meant to connect Los Angeles
with Monrovia. Three miles OF the
grade are already completed, and tie
men are now at work this side ol
Arcadia through which the new road
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
neclined with Thanks.

SAN Francisco, October 1S.-Wm.
T. Coleman to-day declined the ap-
pointment of Prison Director, vice
Boggs, rendered him yesterday by
Governor Waterman. Mr.. Coleman's
business and private affairs now en-
gross his time and attention.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
SETTLERS, SUITS.

They Wish to Remain on tht
Round Valley Reservation.
UKAH, October 1S.-Phil Handy
and six others have commenced
through Attorney 7. L. Carothers al
injunction against o. 0. Howard ant
Captain r. &. Shaw, OF the Unitet
States Army, to prevent them putting
settlers off the Round Valley Indiar
reservation. The papers will be served
tomorrow as that is the day fixed fol
the army to commence evictions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
San DiegO,s Taxation.

SAN DIEGO, October lS.-At'a meet
ing of the City Trustees to-day an Or
dinance was adopted fixing the city
tax levy at $3.50 on the 500. The
total valuation for the purpose of tax
alton was found to be $l3, 191, $40.
The total valuation one year ago was
eli SOO mn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
More HlOrlnOns.

New YORK, October lS.-Two hun
dred and eighty Mormon converts
landed at Castle Garden to-day from
the steamship Servia. They came
from Liverpool and are bound for Salt
Lake CITY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
Real Estate Speculation.

SAN DIEGO, October 1s.-The larg'
est real estate deal ever made in this
county has Just been consummated.
The purchasers are syndicate of Los
Angeles and San Francisco capitalists
who have bought 1000 acres in the El
Caion valley for $500, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
Minister Manning Buried.

New ORLEANS, October l8.-The
funeral of ex-Chief Justice T. G. Man.
ming, late Minister to Mexico, took
place to-day from Christ Church,
Bishop Gallagher officiating. The re-
mains were consigned to a tomb in
the Metaire Cemetery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-19
RAISING THE WIND.

How a Honolulu Loan Was Ef.
fected.-The Papers Bribed.
SAN Francisco, October 1S.-Geo.
w. McFarlane, who recently went to
London from Honolulu to place on the
market the mortgage bonds offered by
the Gibson regime, returned from the
East to-day. OF the total loan he
succeeded in placing 100000 worth
of bonds. He is reported to have ex-
pended $4,000 in subsidizing the
London press. He leaves for Homo
lulu on Friday.